This is the ONLY book written exclusively for nurses working in the ambulatory setting.

This book provides readers with the very latest in position statements, therefore saving readers much time in researching them.

Offers new, forward-thinking in administrative strategies.  All concepts are based on thoroughly researched standards of care and position statements from JCAHO, ONS, and the Ambulatory Nurses Academy needed by administrators to implement into their settings.

Content is developed by multidisciplinary oncology experts in their particular field of administration/oncology practice.

Economic approaches address fiscal management of outpatient cancer centers including financial systems models, use of CPT codes, cost effectiveness and clinical applications of evidence-based practice guidelines, and guides to incorporate the best interest of the patient with cancer within these guidelines. 

New technology is introduced such as computerized bar code and drug administration to decreased medication errors; patient safety is also addressed.

This book addresses new trends including telecommunication in patient education, patient management, ethical issues surrounding the WEB, telephone triage, evidence-based practice, complementary medicine clinics, nurse-managed clinics, and more!